Rosehill School, based in Nottingham, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 4 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Rosehill School currently has around 120 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 85.8% boys and 14.2% girls. Around 49.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 28.3%. african pupils make up about 15.8% , followed by pakistani at 15%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | St Matthias Road, Nottingham, NG3 2FE |
| Website: | http://www.therosehillschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01159155815 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Nottingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Cheryl Steele |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 122964 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 120 |
| Number of Boys: | 103 |
| Number of Girls: | 17 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 28.30% | 34 |
| African | 15.80% | 19 |
| Pakistani | 15.00% | 18 |
| Other White | 9.20% | 11 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.30% | 10 |
| Other Black | 5.80% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 4.20% | 5 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 4 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.70% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 1,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School Gordon Road , St Ann's NG3 2LE | 3out of 4 | 211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Bell Hill Junior School Gordon Road , NG3 2LE | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School Gordon Road , NG3 2LE | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy Gordon Road , St Ann's NG3 2LG | 3out of 4 | 325 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Edward's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , St Ann's NG3 2LG | - not rated | 325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Fields Sixth Form College Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manvers Pierrepont Comprehensive School Carlton Road , NG3 2NR | - not rated | 478 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Dale School Sneinton Boulevard , NG2 4GL | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | 2out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bluecoat Trent Academy Pelham Avenue , NG5 1AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,048 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 1,648 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutherland House School Bath Street , NG1 1DA | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelbase 10 Newark Street , NG2 4PP | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount Preparatory School Cranmer Mount , St Ann's Hill NG3 4LA | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.